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Greater Washington D.C./Virginia ChapterAddress:
4085 Chain Bridge Road
Suite 201
Fairfax , VA 22030 MAP | Phone, Fax, E-mail:
Phone: (703) 865-6130
Toll Free: (877) 807-5271
Fax: (703) 865-8873
E-mail: washingtondc@ccfa.org |
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View our Monthly Newsletter Here! Look what's new each month at our local chapter. A new eNewsletter will be available the second Tuesday of each month.
Take Steps for Crohn's & Colitis is CCFA's national evening walk and celebration, and the nation's largest event dedicated to finding a cure for these digestive diseases. Now in our third year, we have expanded to over 100 Walk sites across the country, four within the Greater Washington, DC/Virginia Chapter area. Join with the thousands of people who will gather this spring and summer to join the fight against digestive diseases. Together we'll raise money for crucial research, and raise awareness of these diseases that afflict millions of people. Contact Marcy for more information and register for your local event below!
 Join Team DC and train locally for a 13.1 mile walk/run to raise awareness and funds for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. This summer, cross the finish line with Team Challenge at one of these exciting destination races: the 13.1 Half Marathon in historic Boston, or the Napa-to-Sonoma Half Marathon in California Wine Country. To learn more about joining a local team, join us at an upcoming information meeting or contact Dominique
Advocacy Join the Greater Washington D.C./Virginia Chapter Advocacy Task Force
Are you interested in advocacy and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)? Are you interested in sharing your story? Are you interested in expanding research conducted on IBD? If you answered yes to any of these questions, the CCFA is looking for you! The Greater Washington D.C./Virginia Chapter is seeking members for its Advocacy Task Force. In May 2009, the CCFA was successful in getting the IBD Research and Awareness Act introduced in the House and Senate. Currently, the CCFA is working closely with our congressional sponsors to enact this important legislation before the 111th Congress adjourns in the fall of 2010. In order to accomplish this goal, an Advocacy Task Force was established to assist in passing this bill.
The Advocacy Task Force will assist in gaining support of legislators in the District of Columbia, Virginia, and Maryland areas. Other duties of the task force include assisting in arranging legislative home visits, recruiting for IBD Day on the Hill, facilitating email and letter writing campaigns, attending townhall meetings and other duties as assigned. The focus of this grassroots effort is to secure "co-sponsors" from the House of Representatives and Senate. If you are interested in serving on the task force and for more information, contact Caneka McNeil at canekamcneil@comcast.net.
NEWS RELEASE
Department of Defense Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program
Funding Opportunities for Fiscal Year 2010
The Fiscal Year 2010 (FY10) Defense Appropriations Act provides $50 million to the Department of Defense Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program (PRMRP). The vision of the PRMRP is to identify and fund the best medical research to protect and support warfighters, veterans, and all beneficiaries and to eradicate diseases that impact these populations. The PRMRP challenges the scientific and clinical communities to address one of the FY10 congressionally directed topic areas with original ideas that foster new directions in basic science and translational research; novel product development leading to improved therapeutic or diagnostic tools, or improvements in clinical policies/guidelines; or clinical trials that address an immediate clinical need. This program is administered by the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command through the Office of the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP). Further information available here.
Shop and Give
Food Lion Shop & Share Program. CCFA has registered select east coast chapters to the MVP Rewards. Every time you make a purchase by using your MVP card, Food Lion will make a donation to the local CCFA chapter. To register for a MVP card with the Food Lion MVP Rewards Program, or call 1-800-210-9569 1-800-210-9569 . Be sure to choose the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America for your local chapter. Chapters registered in the Food Lion Shop & Share Program are Greater Washington DC/Virginia, Philadelphia/Delaware, Carolinas, Georgia/ Tennessee, Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia, Maryland/South Delaware, Florida, and Kentucky. |
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April 11, 2010
Special Event Honoring David Schaumberg
At TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm has been moved to October 24, 2010
Please see additional information below. With our longer planning window, we are looking to increase our committee membership focusing on revenue development. We will be hosting a committee recruitment event on the original event date of Sunday, April 11, location to be determined. You already have the date saved - if you can answer yes or maybe to any of the following questions, join us to learn more about participation. This networking opportunity will introduce you to the event, the tools available for committee members, and the outcome potential for the event. Sponsorship Committee Are you an executive level manager who could secure support from your employer or is your employer willing to support organizations important to his employees? Do you have contacts (clients, vendors, circle of influence, place of worship) in Greater Washington, DC metropolitan area corporations? Can you provide introductions for CCFA staff to these contacts? Will these contacts have the potential to bring in significant dollars to help us achieve our goal of $40,000 for the event? Will you work with additional committee members to help us achieve our $40,000 fundraising goal for the event?
Ticket Sales Committee Do you serve on the board of any organizations? Are you a member of any social or community groups? Are you active in any religious organizations? Do you have connections to any alumni associations? Can you sell at least 10 ticket packages, ranging from $150-$1,000?
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May 15, 2010
Take Steps Southeast Virginia
Portsmouth – North Landing
Local Honored Hero: Katie Williams
Show your support for Take Steps and CCFA in the Southeast Virginia area…email Sheila to learn how you can get involved!
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May 20, 2010
Take Steps Richmond
Short Pump Town Center
Local Honored Heroes: Tammy Hylton (Learn more) and Dylan Jewell
Show your support for Take Steps and CCFA in the Richmond area...email Sheila to learn how you can get involved!
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June 5, 2010
Take Steps Winchester
John Handley High School
Local Honorary Chair: Devon McTavish, DC United
Local Honored Hero: John Russell
Show your support for Take Steps and CCFA in the Winchester area…email Marcy to learn how you can get involved!
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June 26, 2010
Take Steps National Capital Area, presented by Capital Digestive Care, LLC
Washington Monument Grounds – 15th and Constitution, NW
Local Honorary Chair: Bob Schieffer
Corporate Walk Chair: Kevin Harlen – Capital Digestive Care, LLC
Local Honored Hero: Katie O'Brien
Show your support for Take Steps and CCFA in the National Capital area...email Marcy to learn how you can get involved!
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August 14, 2010 - August 18, 2010
** SAVE THE DATE ** 
August 14-18 ~A co-ed residential camp for kids with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis~ Our 2010 session will be held at Camp Tall Timbers in High View, WV. for campers (rising 2nd-10th), Leaders in Training (rising 11th-12th), and
volunteers (at least 18years). Applications will be available in mid-January 2010 Click here to learn more about this exciting program, or contact Janet, Camp Coordinator at 703-865-6130.
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October 24, 2010
Save the New Date!
Special Event Honoring David Schaumberg
At TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm
Please update your calendars! CCFA staff and the volunteer revenue committee have identified new funding opportunities for the event. Based on the time needed to confirm this support, we are moving the event to October 24th. The Foundation looks forward to honoring the life of David Schaumberg, as originally planned, and can't wait to see you there. If you have already purchased tickets or confirmed a cash or in-kind donation for the event, they will apply to the new date. If you have any questions, please contact the chapter office.
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Our Chapter currently has many support groups. If you are interested in joining one of these groups, or would like information on how to become a facilitator or start a support group in your area, please contact us at 877-807-5271 or (703) 865-6130, or via e-mail at washingtondc@ccfa.org . All support group listings are subject to change. Please call the chapter or contact person to confirm the meeting date, time, and place. 
Calendar Click on the Calender above to view meeting times and dates, or check the Support Group list below. ACTIVE SUPPORT GROUPS VIRGINIA
Charlottesville, VA - University of Virginia Hospital
Contact: Kathy Fowler - fwlr6@yahoo.com Falls Church, VA - Fairfax Hospital
Conference Room F (at the top of the stairs by the cafeteria)
4th Saturday each month 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m
Contact: Judy Shapleigh - jshapleigh@verizon.net Fredericksburg, VA - Mary Washington Hospital
Conference Room #1, West Tower
2nd Tuesday each month, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Contact: Carly Medosch- carlyrm@gmail.com; Jill - 540-898-5035 Hampton Roads, VA - Windsor Woods Area Library
3612 S. Plaza Trail, Virginia Beach, VA 23452
2nd Saturday each month, 10:30a.m.-11:30a.m. (please note the new time/date)
Contact: Zenaida Limon- zenaida.limon@med.navy.mil
Richmond/Mechanicsville, VA - St. Francis Medical Center
Florence Room.
2nd Tuesday each month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Tammy Hylton at 804-833-6656,hilton0519@aol.com.
Roanoke/Radford, VA-Carilion New River Valley Medical Center,
Suite 100
2nd Tuesday of each month
6:00pm
Toni Helms RN or Doris Trail RN at 540-731-2190
Winchester, VA - Winchester Medical Center Campus – System Support Building
Conf Rm #5
1st Tuesday of every month 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. (except holidays)
Amy Benner at 304-671-8790, poohbear6789@yahoo.com
MARYLAND Silver Spring, MD - Holy Cross Hospital
Lobby Level-PCEC Hallway- Education Room #1
2nd Sunday of every month 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Margaret Field at mafrn@verizon.net DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Washington, D.C. - Howard University Hospital
3rd Saturday of every month 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Human Resource Training Room, Room 2038B
Evelyn H. McNamee at 301-260-7591 SUPPORT GROUPS ON HOLD:
If you are interested in being either a participant or a facilitator for one of these groups, please contact us.
Washington, D.C. - Children's National Medical Center
Fairfax, VA - Fair Oaks Hospital
Manassas, VA - Prince William Hospital |
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| Stephen Bickston, M.D.
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
Richmond, VA
804-628-4423 804-628-4423
sjbickston@vcu.edu Marie Borum, M.D.
George Washington University Medical Center
Washington, DC
202-741-2160 202-741-2160
gregmarie@msn.com Carol Brotherton
University of Virginia
School of Nursing
Centreville, VA
703-266-0134 703-266-0134
Csb8b@virginia.edu Richard Chasen
Maryland Digestive Disease Center
Takoma Park, MD
301-498-5500 301-498-5500
mdrock2131@aol.com Robynne Chutkan, M.D.
Digestive Disease Center for Women
Chevy Chase, MD
301-215-7700 301-215-7700
rchutkan@aol.com
Laurie Conklin, M.D. (pediatric)
Children's National Medical Center
Washington, DC
202-476-3058 202-476-3058
lconklin@cnmc.org
Lynn Duffy, M.D. (pediatric)
Gastroenterology Assoc. NO. VA.
Fairfax, VA
703-698-8960 703-698-8960
duffdoc@aol.com Michael Garone, M.D.
Gastroenterology Associates No. VA.
Fairfax, VA
703-716-8700 703-716-8700
MikeGMD@aol.com David Gross, MD
Capital Pulmonary Internists
Washington, DC
202-833-3000 202-833-3000
Gross999@comcast.com Robert Hardi, M.D.
Metropolitan Gastroenterology Group
Chevy Chase, MD
301-654-4148 301-654-4148
robidoc@aol.com Joshua Katz, M.D.(colorectal surgeon)
Shady Grove
Rockville, MD
240-403-0415 240-403-0415
jakatz@mcrsllc.com Benny Kerzner, M.D. (pediatric)
Children's National Medical Center
Washington, DC
202-476-3058 202-476-3058
bkerzner@cnmc.org
Louis Korman, M.D.
Metropolitan Gastroenterology Group
Washington, DC
202-296-3449 202-296-3449
louis.korman@verizon.net
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Washington Gastroenterology
Chevy Chase, MD
301-718-0600 301-718-0600
Lesimar@aol.com Deborah S Marks, MSW,LCSW-C
Rockville, MD
301-530-5607 301-530-5607
deborah.marks@me.com Natalie Mellon
US Oncology
Fairfax, VA
(703) 205-6284 (703) 205-6284
nmellon@gmail.com Kenneth Mirkin, MD
Gastroenterology Assoc. NO. VA
Fairfax, VA
703-698-8960 703-698-8960
krmirkin@comcast.net Vivek Patil MD, CRS
Premier Physicians Group
Bethesda, MD
301-896-6880 301-896-6880
Patilv02@hotmail.com Aline Charabaty Pishvaian, MD
Georgetown University Hospital
Washington, DC
202-444-3646 202-444-3646
ac65@gunet.georgetown.edu Eric Pollack, M.D.
Metropolitan Gastroenterology Group
Bethesda, MD
301-493-5210 301-493-5210
epollack@pol.net Yuliya Rekhtman, MD
Georgetown University Hospital
Washington, DC
202-444-4673 202-444-4673
Yuliyar@comcast.net Gary Roggin, M.D.
Bethesda, MD
301-530-8003 301-530-8003
Grogginmd@aol.com I. David Shocket, M. D.
Washington Gastroenterology
Washington, DC
202-829-0170 202-829-0170
david.shocket@medstar.net Myron Shoham, M.D.
Gastrointestinal Medicine Associates
Fairfax, VA
703-281-1023 703-281-1023
masmdpc@aol.com
Thomas Stahl, M.D.(colorectal surgeon)
Washington Hospital Center
Washington, DC
202-877-8484 202-877-8484
thomas.j.stahl@medstar.net Juan Villalona, M. D.
Virginia Commonwealth University, Medical Center
Richmond, VA
804-828-9614 804-828-9614
jvillalona@mcvh-vcu.edu
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED We welcome all interested people to help in the fight against IBD. For more information about our volunteer program, call us at 703-865-6130 or email Stephanie Campbell at scampbell@ccfa.org.
Physician Office Visitation Program
Making sure CCFA materials are available in physician offices. Requires regular visits to approximately 3-4 physician offices.
General Clerical Work
Light office work, including stuffing envelopes and computer work, can be as needed or on a regular basis. Camp Oasis
Become a camp counselor or volunteer to chaperon the ride to or from our camp in High View West Virginia. Camp dates this year are August 14-18. Special Events Committee
Help to plan and prepare for the variety of special events throughout the year. Includes the Spring Gala, Team Challenge Crohn's & Colitis, and Take Steps for Crohn's and Colitis.
Support Group Facilitators Support Groups
If you are interested in starting a support group in your area please contact Stephanie Campbell at 703-865-6130 via email at scampbell@ccfa.org
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